Maple-Roast Parsnips

Quinoa with Roasted Butternut Squash, Arugula and Toasted Pecans

For a side that's bursting with varied flavors, mix nutty quinoa with roasted squash, peppery arugula and toasted pecans. Cinnamon, paprika and cayenne balance out the dish with their sweet and spicy notes.

Roasted Acorn Squash

Acorn squash takes a sweet turn when brushed with brown-sugar butter, drizzled with amaretto liquor and topped with crumbled cookies before being roasted. Fragrant sage leaves balance out all the sweetness.

Roasted Baby Potatoes with Herbs

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Honey and Cinnamon

Sugar and spice make these sweet potatoes quite nice and fit for serving at the holiday meal. A simple drizzle of oil, honey and cinnamon readies these taters for roasting, and a half hour later, they're ready to be enjoyed.

Honey Glazed Carrots

This beautiful dish is simple yet delicious enough to counterbalance some of the more flashy sides often found at the Thanksgiving table. Roasted carrots are tossed with a light honey and vinegar glaze to add some depth to the subtly sweet veggie.